Named for the endangered red wolves of coastal North Carolina. Inspired by how Spaniards drink sangria in the summer.
Tinto de verano or red wine of summer, combines homemade wine and cola. Seriously. There is rarely fruit. So it never goes bad! And there is always a pitcher in the fridge.
In this version, we start with dried fruit (orange, cherry, cranberry) plus clove. Add 6 oz brandy or rum. Wait at least 1 day (ideally 3).
Strain and decant infused brandy into a pitcher. Add 1 bottle (750ml) of CHILLED red wine (Rioja, Garnacha or Cabernet). Add 3/4 liter of cola (Cheerwine, RC, Coke). Serve and enjoy.
The ratio of 6 oz liquor to 1 bottle wine is advised. If you infuse 12 oz of liquor, you’ll be able to make a double batch using 2 bottles of wine. Just like the other infusions, you can use this again.